College athletes have been banned from endorsement deals for decades, but not anymore. As of July 2021, student-athletes can monetize their personal brands, thanks to new laws around their name, image, and likeness, or NIL. As a gymnast here at UF, I experienced this shift firsthand. On July 1st, I knew I wanted to take …
New project alert – I designed a gymnastics board game with my club coach, Claudia Kretschmer, and we are just beginning to build an online direct-to-consumer business! Our mission is to create experiences that ignite the athlete spirit, and we hope to help young gymnasts find their own balance of sport and life. Check out …
I launched my own gymnastics podcast, Zest and Progress! On the pod, you’ll find, fun, unfiltered motivation through refreshing conversations from special guests. My goal as host is to uncover athletes’ stories of resilience, energy, and self-confidence. I hope to empower listeners to create positive change in their own lives and the world around them. …
Since May 2018, I have been running a lifestyle blog, Zest & Finesse. It focuses mainly on healthy recipes and baking, so I can inspire others to fuel up with delicious and nutritious food alongside me. Although it started as an enjoyable side project, I have made great connections and practiced countless new skills through Zest & …